Resident Architect

Sinobuilt Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinobuilt Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Resident Architect to oversee full-time site supervision, ensuring architectural execution, quality control and regulatory compliance across project milestones.

You will review contractor drawings, coordinate with main contractors and consultants, and maintain detailed site records while supporting variations and handover. The role requires 8+ years in architecture, 5+ years on-site, and deep knowledge of LTA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• 5+ years of site supervision experience on local projects of comparable scale and technical complexity.
• Deployment period: Full-time site commitment from at least 6 months prior to BSC operations until CWW is issued.
• Deep familiarity with LTA regulations, specifications, site safety/construction procedures, and submission standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management to interface with consultants, main contractors, and LTA project managers.
• Bonus: prior hands-on experience in LTA or railway infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Monitor all ongoing architectural works on-site to guarantee adherence to drawings, specs, design intent, and quality standards.
• Technical Review: Evaluate and approve contractor shop drawings, material submissions, samples, mock-ups, and architectural details.
• Site Coordination: Act as the primary technical contact on-site—coordinate with main contractors, engineering consultants, and trades to resolve design interfaces and site conflicts.
• Quality & Progress Control: Conduct detailed inspections, identify defects, track rectifications, and keep the project on schedule.
• Contract & Administrative Support: Maintain site records, inspection logs, and correspondence; support contract variations, claims, and handover.
• General Duties: Perform additional project-related tasks as assigned by senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Resident Architect to oversee full-time site supervision, ensuring seamless architectural execution, quality control, and technical compliance across key development milestones.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Monitor all ongoing architectural works on-site to guarantee full adherence to approved contract drawings, specifications, design intent, and high quality standards.
• Technical Review: Evaluate and approve contractor shop drawings, material submissions, physical samples, mock-ups, and architectural details prior to execution.
• Site Coordination: Act as the primary technical contact on-site—collaborating closely with Main contractors, engineering consultants, and trade disciplines to resolve design interfaces, RFIs, and site conflicts efficiently.
• Quality & Progress Control: Conduct detailed inspections to identify defects or non-compliance, track required rectifications, and ensure the project remains on schedule.
• Contract & Administrative Support: Maintain complete site records, inspection logs, and correspondence. Provide support for contract variations, claims, authority submissions, and official project handover.
• General Duties: Perform additional project-related tasks as assigned by senior management.

Job Specifications & Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Overall Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Site Experience: At least 5 years of site supervision experience managing local projects of comparable scale and technical complexity.
• Deployment Period: Full-time site commitment required from at least 6 months prior to Building Service Centre (BSC) operations until the Certificate of Statutory Completion / Completion of Whole Works (CWW) is issued.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations, specifications, site safety/construction procedures, and submission standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to interface effectively with consultants, main contractors, and LTA project managers.
• Bonus Advantage: Prior hands-on experience in LTA or railway infrastructure projects.